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restrict remote desktop access to server via IP addrres

I'm not sure if this is the best place for this question but I've have a look on the internet and not been able to find an answer.

I have a dedicated server which is accessed by remote desktop for administration as provided by my host. The thing I see as a drawback is if you ping any domain pointing to this server, grab the ip address and put it in remote desktop then pretty much anyone
on the internet could have a go at connecting. The only preventing factor is requiring the correct password and logon.

Does anyone know of a good method that prevents access to remote desktop even bringing up the password and logon screen if not from an allowed ip address?

Re: restrict remote desktop access to server via IP addrres

If your company isn't a fan of running the Windows Firewall everywhere like mine is, you could also use IPSec to accomplish the same things. This can be found in the "Local Security Policy" MMC in Win2K3...

Re: restrict remote desktop access to server via IP addrres

Should be possible, can't find a simple howto though... Some information that could help you along http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731264(WS.10).aspx Also, in the NPS server it is possible to create a rule that only a specific IP address can connect
to the IP of the RDS Gateway.

Re: restrict remote desktop access to server via IP addrres

Hi Steve Above mentioned solution is not working for me while I am implementing it in my Windows server 2008 R2 or even in simple desktop with Windows 7 on it. Is there any thing else which I need to keep a check on? Regards VC